THE ITALIAN RIVIERA CRUISE DESTINATION PORTS OF GENOA @ SEATRADE CRUISE EUROPE 2019 HAMBURG CG E NRO A UISES A V O N A 1 In the heart of the Mediterranean Four Ports, One Port Authority 2 The Port of Genoa Genoa Cruise Port Stazioni Marittime Genova 3 The Port of Savona Savona Cruise Port Palacrociere 4 Shore Excursions: discovering the Italian Riviera Genoa La Superba: The Waterfront Step Back in Time Gastronomic Genoa From the Seaside to the Hills Get out of town Savona: City of Popes Riviera delle Palme Promoting Tourism and Local Territory Chamber of Commerce “Riviere di Liguria” Savona’s Chinotto: a Delicacy of Liguria Easy to Reach 5 Cristoforo Colombo International Airport Travelling To/From The Cruise Ports CONTENTS In the heart of the Mediterranean1 Four Ports, One Port Authority Genoa, Prà, Savona and Vado Ligure, the ports of the Western Ligurian Sea, joined forces to form the Ports of Genoa, and today rank as Italy’s pre-eminent port range in terms of total throughput, product diversity and economic output. CG E NRO A UISES A V O N A The Cruise Ports of Genoa and Savona feature amongst the Mediterranean’s leading passenger hubs: homeport to the world’s major cruise liners, transit ports featuring a wide selection of attractive destinations along the glamorous Italian Riviera, state-of-the-art ferry terminals with scheduled services to the major Italian islands, Sardinia and Sicily, to Corsica, Spain, Malta and North Africa. The Port of Genoa2 Genoa Cruise Port Stazioni Marittime Genova manages five passenger terminals: two purpose-built terminals at Ponte dei Mille and Ponte Andrea Doria are dedicated to cruise traffic, whilst three terminals at Calata Chiappella, Ponte Caracciolo and Ponte Colombo, are primarily used for ferry traffic. Access to the terminals is easy as the passenger port is located just 5 km from Cristoforo Colombo Airport and 200 m from Genoa’s major railway station. MSC Cruises, the world’s fastest growing cruise line, has chosen to focus on Genoa. The company homeports at its facilities, sailing to major destinations in the Mediterranean, and moved 946,500 passengers through Genoa in 2018. TRAFFIC 2018 Total Cruise Pax: 1,011,398 Total Cruise Calls: 229 FORECAST 2019 Total Cruise Pax: 1,350,000 Total Cruise Calls: 257 Stazioni Marittime Genova AREA: 290,000 sqm FACILITIES: 5 passenger terminals Ponte dei Mille BERTHS: 12 The monumental 1930s refurbished building, covering 16,000 sqm, can LENGTH OF QUAYS: 3,000 m accommodate two large cruise vessels MAX. SHIP DIMENSION FOR BERTH and up to 10,000 passengers a day. Ponte length: no limit dei Mille Terminal features a 340 m-quay width: no limit capable of handling the latest generation ANCHORAGE of post-Panamax cruise ships, and an available: yes additional berth 290 metres in length. ship tenders allowed: yes The facility is equipped with the full range of tugs available yes services to guarantee maximum safety and tidal movement/range: 30 cm comfort SHIP AND PASSENGER SERVICES Pilotage, berthing, tugs, ship repairs, bunkering, solid/liquid/special waste collection and disposal, water supply, ship provisions, banks, carparks, shops, duty free TRANSPORTATION Boat services to historic centre and shoreside excursions to the Riviera City centre: 1 km Railway Station: 200 m Genoa International Airport: 5 km Ponte Andrea Doria The art deco terminal building covers a total SAFETY surface area of approximately 11,000 sqm on Stazioni Marittime implements the Health two floors and features two berths of 300 & Safety System in compliance with the metres in length, equipped with mobile international BS OHSAS 18001 standards boarding bridges, which can host the last certified byRINA generation of cruise ships and accommodate SECURITY 8,000 passengers per day. Maximum comfort International Code for the Security of Ships is offered in the ample departure halls and Port Facilities (ISPS) of the IMO which house an extensive array of passenger N° 725/2004 EU Regulation on Ship and amenities. Port Facility Security Port Facility Security Plan approved by the Port of Genoa Harbour Master The Port of Savona3 Savona Cruise Port Located near the airports of Genoa, Nice-Cote d’Azur and Milan, Savona is strategically positioned in the heart of the Italian Riviera and is homeport to Costa Crociere ships for itineraries across the West Mediterranean. On November 3, 2019, Savona will host the naming ceremony for the new Costa Smeralda flagship (180,000 tonnes and 2,612 rooms). From November 9, 2019 until spring 2021, Costa Smeralda will be in Savona every Saturday. In preparation for the arrival of Costa Smeralda, major work has recently begun in the Savona cruise port, for a total investment of approximately 24 million euros. The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority is due to dredge the sea bed in front of the Palacrociere main cruise terminal quay to increase the draught from the current -9 m asl to -11 m asl, after consolidation of the structure. The total cost of the work is estimated to be 19.35 million euros. Costa Cruises will invest a total of 4.5 million euros to buy two new passenger boarding bridges and adapt the structure of the Palacrociere main cruise terminal by reorganizing the spaces and flows. The works will not interfere with port operations, in fact, Costa ships are scheduled to make 155 calls in 2019. TRAFFIC 2018 Total Cruise Pax: 848,487 Total Cruise Calls: 195 FORECAST 2019 Total Cruise Pax: 770,000* Total Cruise Calls: 162 *Due to the works in progress Palacrociere PALACROCIERE TERMINAL WEST Indoor area 8,000 sqm External area 2,700 sqm 3 floors; 8 escalators; 4 lifts; 24 check-in desks; 1,400 Costa Crociere directly operates the seats; 2 passenger boarding bridges Palacrociere, the Savona Cruise terminal, consisting of two dedicated quays and two PALACROCIERE TERMINAL EAST maritime stations, connected by a bridge. linked to Terminal West, via a connection path on ground floor and a bridge of 21 m at the ground. Indoor area 3,000 sqm Outdoor area 1,000 sqm 2 floors; 2 escalators; 2 panoramic elevators; 500 seats; 1 passenger boarding bridge Savona, thanks to its state-of-the-art reception facilities for passengers, ranks among the major cruise ports in the Med. From the beginning of cruise activity in 1997 through to QUAYS last year, approximately 13 million passengers Calata delle Vele quay have passed through the Palacrociere, which “Don Genta” quay in 2018 handled 195 cruise ship calls and Occasional use of public berths around 850,000 cruise pax. SERVICES Covered bus & coach parking area, parking areas for buses and cars, bar/restaurant with panoramic terrace, VIP lounge, children & teens’ club, internet café, conference centre, interactive areas, crew room- recreation space for crews SECURITY Terminals area completely fenced and guarded 12 luggage x-ray control system Shore Excursions: discovering the Italian Riviera 4 Genoa La Superba: The Waterfront The Cruise Terminals of Genoa are located in the heart of the Old Port, a blend of modernity with the elements from the different periods of the city’s fascinating maritime past. Genoa’s waterfront was the focus of a highly successful ambitious redevelopment scheme on the part of the Genoese Renzo Piano, one of the most influential architects in the world. Europe’s leading state-of-the- art Aquarium, situated along the waterfront, is Genoa’s top attraction. Its display tanks stretch out into the harbour: dolphins, sharks, piranhas, penguins, seals are amongst the over 500 species which can be viewed close up, underwater or from walkways above the tanks. Nearby is the Galata Maritime Museum, celebrating Genoa’s prodigious seafaring past. There are also superb views of Genoa from Renzo Piano’s Il Bigo structure. Children can learn about science and technology and have fun at the Città dei Bambini e Ragazzi featuring over 90 interactive and multimedia exhibits. For more info: www.portoantico.it www.acquariodigenova.it Step Back in Time Genoa’s past, as one of the Mediterranean’s leading maritime powers and as cradle of the modern banking system, is reflected in the wealth of sumptuous marble landmarks which characterize the vast pedestrianised old town. The caruggi and piazzas are a living treasure trove of the past. Highlights include Palazzo Ducale which hosts acclaimed international photographic and art retrospectives, concerts and cultural events; the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo with its distinctive black slate and white marble facade; Palazzo del Principe with artwork by Old Masters. Much of the former Republic of Genoa’s mercantile wealth had been invested in churches decoration. For instance the Church of Gesù, with outstanding works of art by Rubens, or the Church and Cloister of San Matteo. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE A staggering 42 of the more than 100 Palazzi enlisted as “dei Rolli”, and located in Genoa’s historic centre have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. For more info: www.visitgenoa.it Gastronomic Genoa Genoa has a population that cares deeply about food: restaurants, trattorias, cafés and food stalls abound throughout the city and offer a vast selection of culinary delights. Genoa is naturally the birthplace of the celebrated pesto, with fresh basil grown locally. Focaccia is a staple here and delicious col formaggio (with cheese). Farinata, a tasty chickpea pancake, is another local speciality. Fish, freshly caught, is turned into gastronomic masterpieces like fritto misto – deep-fried mixed seafood – and stoccafisso accomodato – stockfish with potatoes and taggiasche olives. Whilst anchovies are considered daily fare. The artichokes from nearby Albenga are practically worshipped and used to make torta pasqualina. Pine nuts, olives, herbs are all ubiquitous and the continuing dedication to the traditional ways is evident on nearly every street in the small family-run shops and eateries.